RIF impacts on Maxwell civilians

2:59 PM,
May 9, 2013

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Base civilians learned the mechanics of how the reduction in force, or RIF, set for Aug. 23 will reduce approximately 27 local surplus employee positions at Maxwell and Gunter during two town hall forums at the Squadron Officer College and the Air Force Senior NCO Academy May 3.

"Last time we met we talked about furloughs, and during that meeting and discussion we promised that we would be open and transparent and honest. So that's why we're here today," said Col. Trent Edwards, 42nd Air Base Wing commander.

Unrelated to the possible furloughs or sequestration, efforts began in 2011 to find ...